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SEPARATE BEDs.-The London
Lancet says that there is nothing that
will so derange the nervous system Of
q person who is. s.eliminative in nervous
force, as to lie all night in bed with an
other who is absorbent of nervous
force. The latter will sleep soundly
all night, and arise refreshed in the
morning, while the former will toss
restlessly, and awake in the morning
fretful, peevish, faint-hearted and dis
couraged. No two persons, no matter
who they are, should habitually sleep
together. The one will thrive, the
other will lose. This is the law. The
grandmother with her little grand
child is q case in point. The aged one
keeps strong; the little one pines
away and becomes enfeebled. A lady
i'm middle life informed us that she ha-
bitually arose in the morning nervous,
worried and weak, while her husband
would sleep soundly all night. The
touch of his foot, even, would awaken
nervousness and discomfort, while he
seemed to be wholly unaffected.
TO some of extreme susceptibility
the fact that one sleeps with the bed
pointing east anu WeSI - oullhouS. IL
is said by some scientific men to be
little less than suicidal for certain par
ties thus to locate their couches. The
proper position of the bed, they say, is
north and south, in harmony with the
magnet currents.
Aside from this admitted law there
are other reasons why this plea for sep
arate beds should be needed. 1t is
matter of cleanliness, health and NOR
ality as well. Each person should
have his own couch as truly as his own
seat at the table.
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To the Boys.

Whatever you are. be brave, boys!
The liars q coward and slave, boys;
Though clever at ruses,
And sharp at excuses,
He's sneaking and pitiful knave, boys!
Whatever you are, be frank, boys!
IT'S better than money and rank, boys;
Still cleave to the right,
BE lovers Of light,
Be open, above.board and frank, boys!
Whatever you are, be kind, boys!
Be gentle In manner and mind, boys;
The man gentle in miep,
Word and temper, wcen,
Is q gentleman truly refined, boys!
But whatever you are, be true, boys!
Be visible through and through. boys;
Leave to others the shamning,
The "grcening' and "cramming,"
In fun and in earnest, be true, boys!
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VIC arc now showing y very complete stock
OF Spring millinery. WIN. +. Bell. $50
Ihave lot of remnants sn dress ginghams
that will be sold for less than cost. VIM. T..
Bell. $50
Try the great electric remedy, electric Bit
ters. it positively cures all diseases OF the
stomache, liver and kidneys. billousness,
general debility, fever and ague and blood
disorders, price only SOC sold By p. b. Speed.
2-16
Try the great female regulator, uterlna. 1t
is superior 10 BradfordY preparation. Sold
only by p. b. Speed. PIG
The spring time is coming gentle Annie.
Prepare to visit her by fitting yourself up
in a suit OF Wanamakcrs clothes. ]. G. MIL
Ter, Agent. S3
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A REMEDY FOR CRoUP.-Whcn
a child is becoming hoarse, take a
small piece of flannel and double it
three or four double and about as large
as silver dollar. Saturate it with tur-
pentine and pin fast to the clothes, so
it will be in the hollow place in the
throat, first greasing the skin with
some kind of grease TO prevent blister
ing. If you will do this in time, it
will conquer the great enemy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-04-13

Nothing teaches patience like gar
den. All have to wait for the fruit of
the earth. You may 60 around and
watch the opening bud from day to
day; but it takes its own time, and
YOU cannot urge it on faster. If fore
ed, it is only torn to pieces. All the
best results of a garden, like those Of
life, are slowly but regularly progress
i've. Each year does work that moth
ing but q year could do. LEARN to la
bor and to watt" is one of the best
lessons of garden. All that is good
takes time, and comes only by growth.
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Bread Upon the Waters.


"Cast thy bread upon the waters; for tho
,alt And it after many days."-Eccl. Kill
Mid the losses and the gains,
Mid the pleasures and the pains;
Mid the hopings and the fears,
And the restlessness Of years.
We repeat this passage DER
We believe 1t more and more
Bread upon the waters cast
Shall be gathered at the last.
Gold and silver, like the sands,
Will keep slipping through our hands;
Jewels, cleaning like spark,
Will be hidden In the dark;
Sun and moon and stars will pale,
But these words will never fall
Bread upon the waters cast
Shall be gathered at the last
Soon like dust to you and me,
VIII our earthly treasure be:
But the loving word and deed
TO soul in bitterest need.
They will not forgotten be,
They will live eternally-
Bread upon the waters cast
Shall be gathered at the last.
Fast the moments slip away,
Soon our mortal powers decay;
Low and lower sinks the sun,
What we do must soon be done;
Then what rapture, II We hear
Thousand voices ringing clear
Bread upon the waters cast
Shall be gathered at the last.
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There is time in every mans edu-
cation when he arrives at the convic-
ton that envy is ignorance; that imi-
tation is suicide; that he must take
himself for better or for worse, as his
portion; that, though the wide uni
verse is full of good, no kernel of
nourishing corn can come to him but
through his toll bestowed on that plot
of ground which is given him to till.
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Insurance License.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
EICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL,
tOIIfMRTa & e. ADrll LIST. lSS

COLUMBIA, S. G., April lst, 1887.
CERTIFY, that Mr.. T. C. LIPsCoMB. of
Agent OF the HOME 1NSUR:
YORK UNDERWRITERS AGENCY, ROCH-
ESTER GERMAN INSURANCE COMPANY
AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ASSURANCE COMPANY, OF To
ronto Canada, has compiled with the requi-
sitions of the Act of the General Assembly ell
titled IAN Act to regulate the Agencies OF In
surance Companies not incorporated in the
State of South Carolina" and hereby license
the said T. c. LlPSCOMB, Agent aforesaid, 10
ance in this State, in the County Of Abbeville,
for and in behalf OF said Company.
Expires March 3lst, 1888.
w. E. STONEY,
Comptroller General.
April 6. 1887, ct
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When we are most filed with heav-
enly love, and only then. are we best
fitted to bear with human infirmity, to
live above it and forget its burden,
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Insurance License.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL.
COLUMBIA, S. G., April 1st, 1887

q H "
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL.
COLUMBIA, S. g., April 1st, 1887.
/ CERTIFY, THAT MIR. A. NJ. AIKEN. OF
Cokesbury, Agent Of the ROCHESTER, GER
MAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. incor.
porated by the State OF New York, has COM
piled with the acquisitions Of the Act OF the
General Assembly entitled "An Act To regu-
late the Agencies of Insurance Companies not
Incorporated in the Stale uf South i'aro!ina."
and I hereby license the said Mr.. A. NJ.
Agent aforesaid, TO tnke risks and
State. in the County OF Abbevillc, for and in
behalf OF said Company.
w. E STONEY,
Comptroller General.
April 8, 1887, 2t
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REPAIR SHOP
at nONALDsVILLE.

J,HE UNDERSIGNED HAS RECENTLY
L fitted up his SHOP and Is now prepared
to do almost any kind OF work that may be
needed OH MILL-IRONS or STEAM EN-
GlNES. All kinds of IRON TURNING nice
ly done.
Save delays. freight, and loss Of time by talk
ing your work to
HUGH WILSON, SENIOR.
Donulds, S. c., April 6, 1881, II
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To the Defendants James C. Liter, 9. Cade:
You ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND
required to answer the complaint In this &C
tion, which is filed In the Office Of the Clerk OF
the Court of Common Pleas, for the said
County, and to serve copy Of your answer to
the said complaint on the subscribers at their
office, Abbeville Court House, within twenty
days after the service hereof, exclusive Of the
day of such service; and II you fail to answer
the complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated March 25, A. D. 1887.
PARKER & MCGOWAN,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
lLSl NJ. G. ZEIGLER, C. c. P.
To James c. Lites, absent Defendant:
TAKE NOTICE that the summons in this
case, with copy Of complaint, has been filed
in the Office OF the Clerk Of the Court Of Com
mon Pleas for Abbeville county, and that un-
less you appear and demur or answer to said
complaint within twenty days after publica-
tion of service hereof, judgment by default
will be entered against you and decree taken
for the relief prayed for.
PARKER & MCGOWAN,
plaintiffs Attorneys.
March 25, 1887, Ct
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Highlands lightning healing powder, guar
anteed to cure scratches, Quitter, cracked MT
locks, and all sores that horse may be liable
to have, or money cheerfully refunded by
P. B. Speed. 2-l6
Woolfords sanitary lotion will cure all
forms OF contagious itch, mango, and scratch
by P. B. Speed. 2-i6
Two fine varieties; OF field seed corn-one
introduced by Colonel Mosby OF Mississippi,
and the other by j. 0. Sanders OF Sumter, 8.
C-for sale by L. \. Templcton d.CO.
Most any article, likely to he wanted, In the
drug line can be found at p. b. Speed. 2-l6
A new lot of Electric razors" just open, If
you want an easy comfortable shave and
good razor that will Inst you try the "Elec.
trio" w. Joel Smith & Son. 3-l6
ladies drop in and get a stylish Batiste,
colored lawn. or neat and pretty calico for the
Spring. Smith d Son.
Go to Smith & Son for special bargains in
calicos for quilts, &c. Sold by the pound.
Straw hats are now in season, and we are
prepared to show you pretty line. Smith &
Son.
Factory yarn in all numbers, at w. Joel
& Sons. So
Jerseys! Jerseys! The greatest bargain
sale on record New goods. New styles.
VIM. +. Bell. $50
You will be pleased when you see my stock
oil spring B0OuS. VIII post you ueSG week
as 10 the new styles VIM. Bell. 3-l6
Remember my stock OF Spring goods will
arrive this week. VIM. Bell. 3.16.
Millinery in all the new shades hats for
ladies and children. VIM. Bell. GIG.
Don't buy until you see my large stock OF
Spring goods. VIM. Bell. 3-16.
VIII, in town don't fail to call and exam
Inc my stock Of wash goods in all the mate
rials. VIM. Bell. SIG.
My stock of Spring millinery and dress
goods will be in this week. VIM. Bell. 3.16
Hats! Hats!! Hats!!! We have just re-
ceived an elegant stnrk OF Spring and sum.
mer hats, something new and stylish, rs we'll
us full line OF staple and cheup goods. We
would coll the attention of the young men
specially to our nobby light weight slouch
hats w JOel Smith & Son, 80
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America is Bound to Shine.

The attention eff the public is called to the
merits of the Universal al-Mctai-Putz-Iamade
an article recently introduced TOR the polish
ing of metals. from the finest gold and silver
it is Il wonder. worker, and 1t Is bound to be-
come the favorite with everyone that has ac-
casion to polish metals. Call and get a SAM
pie Tree. =. B. Speed.
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Guaranteed.

Highlands Healing Horse Powder cures
sore back horses. Guaranteed in every In
stance. Money checrfully refunded II tho
cure is not effected. p. Il. Speed. 30
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Comns at Due West.

THE undersigned has in store variety OF
/ COFFINS of all SIZES AND STYLES.
4 HEARSE will be furnished when needed.
a. SELDEN KENNEDY.
April 6, 1887, 12m
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Consult thy duty more than thy diff
flculty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-04-13

Fine French Dresser Suits.
VERY handsome and durable. Very latest
Y styles. Will be sold low.
J. d. CHALMERS & co.
March %, 1887.
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"Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou
ahaIt And it AFTER many days."-Eccl. Kill
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29

The value of thorough party organ
ization is recognized by the leading
republicans throughout the nation.
The late great meeting at Chckering
Hall, New York City, shows how
much determination exists in the
minds of republicans that no legiti-
mate effort shall be left unused to de-
pose the government that chance
placed in power, and which is like, if
longer continued, to plunge our ma
ton into greater distress by its mar
row minded policy of free trade. Re-
publicans everywhere are already up
and doing, in their preparations for
the great presidential struggle of
1888.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
our Christmas Tree.

About seven clock, Christmas Eve.
the people of Colby and vicinity began
to gather at the G. A. r. ArmOry. The
eyes of each one were almost dazed as
he looked on the beautiful (artificiaD tree
clothed in trimmings of various colors,
and hung as full as it could stick with the
most beautiful and choicest of presents.
Before eight o. clock. every chair land
the Arnory is furnished with about 400
was occupied, and foot on every bit of
standing room in the house; and smOth-
cred CALCULATIONS of ooh! my toer were
common. Old Santa Claus, owing to Col
by's excellent travelling facilities. came
in on schedule time, and put in his appear
ance just as the band were playing the
last measure of one of those lovely waltz
es, and though he was somewhat cOrpu-
lent, and so gray that it would seem that
his health was on the decline, he appear
ed to have pretty good action as he came
dancing in, keeping time t6 the music.
The children danced with glee as he be-
gan to scatter the candy broadcast. He
then called for the committees to distri-
butte the presents, wished them all a
Merry Christmas and took his leave. The
work of distributing presents consumed
nearly two hours, and we think we are
perfectly safe in stating that nothing was
omitted from that tree that goes to make
up the motley array of toys. trinkcts,
books and useful articles which are to
be found in every prosperous and happy
home in Kansas. from twenty-fiv
cent toy to an article costing as many
dollars. At the close of the distribution
the children were treated to oranges and
candy, and all turned their backs to the
tree, satisfied to leave it, now that they
had its contents.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29

Ex-Secretary Daniel Manning is
dead. He died at Albany, N. Y, on
the 9th, at l:34 p. m. Secretary
Fairchild has issued the following Or
der concerning the deceased: TREAS
URY DEPARTMENT, Dec. "a. 1887. The
Honorable Daniel Manning, the late
Secretary of the Treasury, of the
United States, died at Albany to-day.
Mr. Manning was true patriot ana a
firm friend. and he rendered his coun-
try great service by wise manage
ment Of this department.. He was
honored by all of the people, and es-
pecially endeared to all who were as.
ISOLATED with him, either in his pub.
lie or private life. AS a mark OF
respect 10 his memory it is ordered
that the treasury building at the
capitol be draped in mourning for ten
days, and on the day of the funeral
the national flags to be displayed at
half mast on all public buildings un
der the treasury department through
out the United States.
CHAs. S. FAIRCHILD.
Secretary of the Treasury.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
THEIR BUSINESS BOOMING.

Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade at c. H. Martin
s. Bros. drug store as their giving away
to their customers of SO many free trial
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery fol-
Consumption Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs, Colds. Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured You can
test it before buying by getting a trial
bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
warranted.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
wnderfu uree.

w. d. HOyt s. Co., wholesale and re-
tail druggists of Rome, Ca, say: We have
been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery
Electric Bitters, and Bucklen's Arnica
Salve for two years. Have never handled
remedies that sell as well or give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases OF
pronounced consumption have been en-
tirely cured by the use of few bottles Of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, taken in con
nectiOn with Electric Bitters. We guar
antee them always. Sold by c. H. Mar
tin s. Bro.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29

l have a large number Of
ten year colorado school land
leases in sections, fine lands,
good locations, which | will
trade Tor first class decided
quarters in Thomas county
or elsewhere.---c- B. DAKIN,
Real Estate Broker, colby,
Kansas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
BRACE Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appe-
tite is poor, you are bothered with head
ache. you are fidgety, nervous, and gen
orally out of sorts, and want to brace up
Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring
medicines, or bitters, which have fol
their basis very cheap, bad whisky. and
which stimulate you for an hour and
then leave you in worse condition than
before. What you want is an alternative
that will purify your blood, start healthy
action of liver and kidneys. restore your
vitality, and give renewed health and
strength Such medicine you will FIND
in Electric Bitters, and 80 cents bottle
at c. II. Martin s. Bros. drug store.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29

Mr.. Cleveland will be reconstructed
as sure as the sun rises and sets, and
those who are in a position to know
what they are talking about assert
that he will just as surely be reflect
ed.-Abilene Gazette.-He will as
certainly as dominated be defeated.
Two accidents of the same kind rarely
happen to the same person.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
Vrdict Unanimus

". D. Suit. druggist. Bippus, Ind, tes
as the very best remedy. Every bottle
sold has given relief in every case. One
rheumatism of 1Oyears' standing" Abra
ham Hare. druggist. Belleville, Ohio, az
firms: The best selling medicine have
ever handled in my 20 years experience
ers have added their testimony, SO thai
the verdict is unanimous that Electric
Bi'ters do cure all diseases of the liver
d ,cys or blood. Only half dollar a
boil. at G. Fl. Martin s. Bros drug store
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
GREATLY Excited.

Not few of the citizens of Colby have
recently become greatly excited over the
astounding facts that several of theil
friends who had been pronounced by
their physicians as incurable and beyond
all suffering with that dreaded
monster, consumptiOn-have been com
pletely cured by DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, the only remedy
that does positively cure all throat and
lung diseases, coughs, colds, asthma and
bronchitis. Trial bottle free mt c. H.
Martin & Bros. drug store. Large bot
t1eS 81
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
A Cjf fr All.

In order to give all a chance to test it.
and thus be convinced of its wonderful
curative powers, DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption, coughs and colds,
will be, for limited time, given away.
This offer is not only liberal, but shows
unbounded faith in the merits of this
great remedy. AllwhO suffer from coughs
colds. consumption. Asthma. bronchitis,
or any affection of throat, chest or lungs,
are especially requested to call at G.. II.
Martin = Bros. drug store; and get a
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29

MARRIED.-At the NJ. E. Parsonage farm
1! miles southwest of Colby, by Rev.
s. r. Ferguson, pastor of the NJ. E.
Church, Colby, Kan, Dec. %. 1887,
Mr.. B. G. Ward to Miss Eva Byars' all
of Thomas County, Kan.
May they live to see many anniversa-
ries..of this, their happy Christmas. May
their Christmas marriage bells annually
ring for JOY
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
Our Christmas 0ffer-S2.25.

Subscribers who pay up back subscrip-
ton and s.. % in advance, will receive
the Thomas County Cat, the EchO(an ad-
vertisement of which appears in another
place., and twenty five books, which will
be sent free, post paid to any address to
every subscriber of both papers. The
books, by standard authors, are in pam
phlet form, clearly printed in good type,
each story or subject complete
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
NOTICE TO BAPTISTS

Missionary Secretary D. d. Proper in
forms us that he will be at Colby early in
January to organize Baptist Church if
we can get ready. All Baptists interest
ed please get church letters, also give
your names on postal to w. h Eaton,
Colby. that we may be able to send list
to the Missionary. Time and place OF
meeting will be announced.
w. II. Eaton.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Ga and after January LIST, 1883, We
will not sell to any one any amount
on credit, so please don't ask us I'M
der any circumstances. We will make
our prices correspondence low for
cash. G. h. MARTIN q BRO.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
Abilene is looking for a govern
ment Post Office building.

Now that the Abilene Gazette has
been sold to the democrats the re-
publican party needs another daily in
western Kansas. Westward the star,
&c. Why cannot Salina stir herself
in this matter and give our party a
first class daily?
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29

Msj. J. NJ. Wright, of Louisville,
KY, has been appointed Marshal of
the q. S. Supreme Court, to succeed
John G. Nicolay. TIE position is for
life and the salary $4,000 per gear.
Mr.. Nicolay retires to devote himself
to literature
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-29
Secretary of the Treasury

We rise to say right here that the
Thomas County CAT is in favor for
president Of whoever is nominated in
Chicago next year, and it trusts that
James G. Blaine or John Sherman
may be selected for the first place on
the ticket. Mr.. Blaine is the repre-
sentative man of the great progress
of the United States. Of large and
varied information, of great expert
ence in public affairs, man who is
the embodiment of the idea of Amer
lean supremacy and advancement, he
is our first choice, and John Sher-
man, cool, deliberate and wise, the
prince of American finan:iers, our
second choice for the first place on
the republican ticket. Nor, do we
doubt that either can be elected. The
country is tired of the donething pol.
icy of Cleveland. and the democratic
branch of Congress stand aghast al
the certain outcome and disaster that
would result to this nation from an
attempted change of our protective
policy in accordance with the doc
trines advocated be Mr.. Cleveland
We want a man at the helm of state
who sees and directs for the good OF
our nation, not one whose object
seems to be to build up other coun-
tries at direful expense to our own.
We want representative of our grand
old party to steer our ship of state
out of the difficulties into which it is
Ike l. ,e plunged by the accident
now in ciisrse, and the people in this
country see things in exactly this
light.